Contact Info
- Phone:
- 757-898-3400
Basics
- Type:
- Historical Site
Description
It began on the swampy marshes of Jamestown in 1607. It ended on the battle scarred landscape of Yorktown in 1781. It was one hundred and seventy-four years of hope, frustration, adventure, discovery, growth, and development that saw a lonely settlement of 104 men and boys grow into a nation of 13 colonies of 3 million people, of many races and many beliefs. Jamestown and Yorktown mark the beginning and end of English Colonial America.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
The Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center and the Yorktown Visitor Center are open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. All park grounds close at sunset. The park is closed on December 25 and January 1.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Colonial National Historical Park is located near Interstate 64 (I-64).
For Jamestown
From Interstate 64 take exit 242A (Route 199 west). At the second stop light, S. Henry, turn right. Make another immediate right (50 feet). This will bring you to the Colonial Parkway. Turn right onto the parkway and follow it to its end.
For Yorktown from Interstate 64 east take exit 242B (Route 199 east) and follow the signs to the Colonial Parkway. Follow the parkway to its end.
From Interstate 64 west
Take exit 250B (Route 105 east/Fort Eustis Boulevard). Follow Fort Eustis Boulevard until you come to Route 17/George Washington Memorial Highway and turn left (North) onto Route 17. Follow the signs to the Yorktown Battlefield.
